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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.76, 838.24 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.76, 838.24 and 234.36 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.76 : 838.24 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.76/838.24 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.76x = 838.24 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.76x = 196,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,449.93/558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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